Scrophularia longiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
496479
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 313 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495811
Common Names
- Long-flowered Figwort
- Long-flowered Scrophularia
- Long-flowered Scrophularia
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Scrophularia longiflora (also called Long-flowered figwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is a perennial herb, native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its lanceolate leaves and its yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Scrophularia longiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scrophularia longiflora is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a long, slender corolla. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and weak, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scrophularia longiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a pot filled with a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Scrophularia longiflora
Scrophularia longiflora can be found in the United States and Canada.
Scrophularia longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scrophularia longiflora?
Scrophularia longiflora
What is the common name of Scrophularia longiflora?
Long-flowered Figwort
What is the natural habitat of Scrophularia longiflora?
It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along streams and rivers, in South America.
Species in the Scrophularia genus
Scrophularia fontqueri, Scrophularia pamiro-alaica, Scrophularia crassicaulis, Scrophularia bheriensis, Scrophularia canina, Scrophularia cabulica, Scrophularia rodinii, Scrophularia rostrata, Scrophularia canescens, Scrophularia calliantha, Scrophularia calycina, Scrophularia bulgarica, Scrophularia clematidifolia, Scrophularia bosniaca, Scrophularia birmanica, Scrophularia bitlisica, Scrophularia capillaris, Scrophularia botryoides, Scrophularia botschanzevii, Scrophularia rimarum, Scrophularia pulverulenta, Scrophularia robusta, Scrophularia paphlagonica, Scrophularia puberula, Scrophularia pruinosa, Scrophularia kotschyana, Scrophularia pinardi, Scrophularia pluriflora, Scrophularia polyantha, Scrophularia potaninii, Scrophularia regelii, Scrophularia racemosa, Scrophularia pyrenaica, Scrophularia pumilio, Scrophularia rechingeri, Scrophularia pegaea, Scrophularia pindicola, Scrophularia peregrina, Scrophularia petraea, Scrophularia peyronii, Scrophularia crassiuscula, Scrophularia aestivalis, Scrophularia altaica, Scrophularia costei, Scrophularia amplexicaulis, Scrophularia amana, Scrophularia alpestris, Scrophularia amgunensis, Scrophularia erzincanica, Scrophularia flava,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809311-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].